Description
Experience the bold flavors of Blackened Fish Tacos, a delightful dish that brings a taste of the coast right to your table. These tacos feature perfectly seasoned white fish fillets that are blackened to perfection, served in warm corn tortillas and topped with a zesty chipotle-lime sauce. Each bite is bursting with flavor, complemented by crunchy cabbage, fresh cilantro, and creamy Cotija cheese. Whether you’re hosting a casual taco night or gearing up for a summer barbecue, these tacos are sure to impress your family and friends. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, they are perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Dive into this delicious recipe and elevate your taco game today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs white fish (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi)
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- Corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro
- Cotija cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the taco sauce by blending lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic salt, chipotle pepper, and chopped cilantro until smooth. Refrigerate.
- Mix the blackening seasoning: garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Dip each fish fillet in melted butter and coat with the seasoning mix.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for about 2 minutes on each side until flaky.
- Warm corn tortillas and fill them with shredded cabbage, blackened fish pieces, chopped cilantro, Cotija cheese, and drizzle with taco sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg